Dr. Massène Mboup

Executive Director & Co-Founder

Massene Mboup is the Executive Director of ILA. He began his career in a small village classroom with 81 students and no assistant. He then went back to college and graduated with dual majors in English and Linguistics. He then attended École Normale Supérieure, graduating with a Secondary Teaching Degree.

Since 1999, Massene has taught within the greater Portland area at both the Portland French School and the French American International School. His unique commitment and understanding to the needs of children are evident in his daily interactions with students, you will often find students walking into his office giving him a high five and a hug, while he hands out stickers and praise for a good day at school. Massene’s passion is soccer, poetry, and storytelling in his free time.

Massene graduated from Portland State University with the Doctor of Education Leadership (Curriculum and Instruction).

Patricia Raclot

Pedagogical Director & Co-Founder

Patricia Raclot, a native of France, graduated from the University of Metz with a Bachelor's Degree in English and French. She earned her degree in Education from the IUFM in Épinal, Les Vosges, and has since taught for over 29 years. She possesses a strong vision and execution strategy for all teaching methods used at ILA, where she organizes the school’s pedagogical program.

Patricia demonstrates exemplary leadership skills as she facilitates and develops partnerships with ILA families, manages special projects at the school, and is uniquely committed to creating an exceptional learning environment for ILA students. Fluent in French and English, Patricia also has basic linguistic skills in German and Spanish. Her diverse personal interests include swimming, fitness, modern jazz, dance, cinema, literature, theater, visual arts, and French, English, and American literature. Patricia is a wonderful communicator and a dedicated advocate for ILA.